Ayers Rock Hat in Schachenmayr Boston - MYM1022 - Downloadable PDF

Ayers Rock Hat in Schachenmayr Boston – Free Crochet Hat Pattern (MYM1022)

The Ayers Rock Hat is a free downloadable crochet pattern for a boldly striped, chunky-weight beanie worked in the round from the top down. Designed to fit a head circumference of approximately 56 cm, this hat is a satisfying project for crocheters who enjoy colorwork and quick construction with chunky yarn. The pattern is published as a downloadable PDF and uses Schachenmayr Boston yarn throughout.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a single crocheted hat — a classic, close-fitting beanie with a rounded crown. The finished hat measures approximately 21 cm in total height and is sized for an adult head circumference of around 56 cm. The design is worked seamlessly in the round, beginning at the crown and increasing outward before continuing straight down to the brim. A striking three-color stripe sequence gives the hat its distinctive, eye-catching look inspired by the rich, layered tones of Ayers Rock.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Schachenmayr original Boston — one 50g ball each in three colorways:
  • Fb 00026 kürbis (pumpkin orange)
  • Fb 00031 weinrot (wine red)
  • Fb 00280 esprit mouliné (a multicolored/heathered tone)
• Hook: Milward crochet hook, 7 mm

Schachenmayr Boston is a chunky-weight yarn, making it ideal for warm accessories that work up quickly. Its substantial weight pairs perfectly with a 7 mm hook to produce a dense, cozy fabric well-suited to cold-weather hats.

Gauge

The stated gauge for this pattern is 9.5 stitches and 7 rounds = 10 × 10 cm, worked in half double crochet. Checking your gauge before beginning is recommended to ensure the hat achieves the correct circumference and fit.

Techniques and Construction

The hat is constructed from the top down, beginning with a small foundation loop and increasing steadily outward to form the crown, then working straight rounds down to the brim. This top-down method allows the crocheter to try on the hat as they go and adjust the length easily. Each round is worked in a continuous spiral-style join, with each round beginning with 2 chain stitches as a substitute for the first half double crochet, and closed with a slip stitch into the top of the starting chains.

Color changes are handled neatly by working the final slip stitch of each round in the new color, creating clean, crisp stripe transitions throughout the hat body.

Crown Shaping

The crown begins with a magic ring (3 chain stitches formed into a loop), into which the first round of stitches is worked. Increases are made over the first several rounds to shape the rounded top of the hat:

• Round 1: 12 half double crochets worked into the starting ring, joined with a slip stitch.
• Round 2: 2 half double crochets into each stitch around — 24 stitches.
• Round 3: Worked even, no increases — 24 stitches.
• Round 4: Increase round, adding stitches at regular intervals.
• Round 5: Further increases continue to shape the crown.
• Round 6: Increases continue, alternating between single and double stitches into specific positions, ending with 53 stitches.

Body of the Hat

From Round 7 onward, the hat is worked even with no further increases, repeating the same round until the hat reaches a total height of 21 cm. This straight section forms the sides of